How to scan using the hp deskjet 3700 printer

How To Scan Using The HP Deskjet 3700 Printer

HP Deskjet 3700 Printer is a multi-functional printer that allows you to scan, copy and print documents and photos. You can scan documents and photos with utmost clarity and perfection using the HP Deskjet 3700 Printer. Follow the steps given below to scan documents and photos with your HP Deskjet 3700 Printer.

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Before you begin to scan a document or a photo using the HP Deskjet 3700 Printer, you need to install the required printer driver and software on your computer. Establish a connection between your printer and computer.

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Log in to the official website of the HP Deskjet 3700 Printer and look for the Driver Download section. Enter the model number of your printer under the space provided. Choose the correct OS version of your computer.

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A separate version of the printer driver is available for each OS versions. So, make sure that you choose the correct version of your computer’s OS. You might not be able to install the printer driver if you choose the wrong OS version.

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A list of printer drivers will display. Choose the Full Feature Driver and download it on your computer. If your computer is not compatible with the Full Feature Driver, you can download the Basic Driver.

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Wait for the file to download. Open the downloaded file and follow the prompted instructions to install the printer driver. Select the software HP Easy Scan to install along with the printer driver.

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Do not connect your printer to the computer before installing the required HP printer driver on your computer. Your computer will not recognize if you connect your printer before installing the printer driver.

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Plug one end of the power cord directly to the wall outlet and the other end to the printer’s rear. Press and hold the power button on your printer for three seconds to switch on the printer.

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The printer will undergo a preparation process. This process usually takes a minute or two to complete. Wait for the printer to complete it and continue once the printer is idle and silent.

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Open the scanner lid and place the document or photo that you wish to scan on the scanner glass. Place the printed side of the document down on the glass.

Position it according to the engraved guides on the glass.

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Make sure that you don’t load documents that are crumpled or damaged. Avoid inserting documents or photos that are stapled or has pins in it. This will affect the scan quality.

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If you are using a Windows computer and you wish to scan a document or a photo to your computer, search the windows for HP. Open the HP Printer Assistant window. Click on the Scan A Document Or Photo option.

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Open the HP Scan window on your computer. Select the shortcut type that matches your print job and make the necessary changes to the document. Select the destination folder and click on the Scan option to begin scanning.

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If you wish to scan a document or photo to the email using the HP Deskjet 3700 Printer, open the HP Scan app. Select one of the email related shortcut types such as Photo To Email, Document To Email, Email As PDF or Email As JPEG. Click Scan to begin scanning.

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If you are using a Mac and you wish to scan a document or photo to the computer, open the HP Easy Scan app. Select your printer from the Scanner

menu. You can select the job type under the Presets menu.

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Tap on the Scan option to begin scanning the document or photo. Click on the Edit option to customize or edit the scanned file. You can change the settings like brightness, color and contrast.

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Tap on the small Send option in the bottom right corner of the screen. Select the Folder option and enter the name of the scanned document. Select the destination folder under the Where option and click Save.

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If you wish to scan to email, click on the Go menu and tap on Applications.

Double-click on the Image Capture icon to open the application. Select your printer from the Devices or Shared drop-down list.

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Tap on the Show Details option. Customize settings such as Scan Mode, Scan To, Name and Format. Change the Scan To option To Mail. Click on the Scan option to begin scanning the document or photo to the email.

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You can also scan the document or photo to the email directly from your HP Deskjet 3700 Printer. Tap on the Scan option and click on the name of your printer from the list of available devices.

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Select the scan job type under the Scan menu. Select either Email As PDF pr Email As JPEG according to your needs. The scanned document or photo will be emailed to your computer.

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If you wish to scan a document or photo to your computer using the HP Deskjet 3700 Printer via HP Smart App, you need to install the application on your mobile phone.

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A separate version of the application is available for Android and iOS devices.

You can download the version that is compatible with your mobile phone. You can download the application from the official website.

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Once the application downloads, follow the prompted on-screen instructions to install it on your mobile phone. Connect your mobile phone and your HP Deskjet 3700 Printer to the same network.

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The HP Smart App will check for the printer devices connected to the same network. Your printer device will display on the list of available devices. Tap on the name of your printer and your mobile phone will connect to it.

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If you wish to scan a photo or document, tap on the Scan tile on the HP Smart App home screen. Select either Scan, Scan To Email or Scan To Cloud according to your scan job.

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Tap on the small Settings icon on the proceeding window and select the Input Source option. Select your printer device and the document or photo that you wish to scan. Select the source of the scan.

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Tap on the Done or Save options to confirm the changes in settings. Press the Scan button to begin scanning the document or photo. If you wish to scan additional pages, tap on the Scan Additional Pages option.

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If you wish to scan a document or photo with your mobile phone camera, open the HP Smart App. If you are using an Android device, click on Camera Scan To Email, Camera Scan To Cloud or Document Capture. If you are using iOS, select

Scan To Email or Camera option.

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Take the picture of the document or photo that you wish to scan. Edit or customize the settings according to your needs and click on Send, Save or Share option to complete the scan process.

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These are the basic steps to scan a document or photo using the HP Deskjet 3700 Printer. Reach out to the experts if you have more queries or if you need more assistance. Get More solution about HP Deskjet 3700 printer at 123.hp.com/deskjet3700